Fundamental Researcher, MI-Canvas International

ABOUT CANVAS On our proprietary research team—Market Intelligence—you’ll partner with our investment professionals and Compliance team to uncover insights about companies, industries, and the broader economy through deep fundamental research. Canvas is the supply chain research group within Market Intelligence. Canvas conducts compliant supply chain research by developing deep industry expertise, talking with private company executives, and synthesizing information for portfolio managers and analysts—our team produces impactful research that will change the way you look at the world. ROLE SUMMARY When you join the Canvas team, you’re signing up for the learning experience of your life. You will never look at anything the same—from grocery stores to tires to semiconductors. Every day you will speak with some of the most successful private company executives and learn about the businesses they’ve spent their lives building. You will synthesize your findings in comprehensive reports that are consumed by our investment professionals. Other Market Intelligence divisions perform quantitative research to explain what is going on in an industry. As a fundamental researcher, your qualitative research will explain why. In this role you will: Become a subject matter expert on an assigned industry Learn from small, medium, and large private company executives about their businesses and the industries in which they operate, including gathering qualitative data on what is happening (e.g., structural shifts, changes in supply/demand dynamics, and emerging competitors, markets, and technologies) and, importantly, why it is happening Synthesize your findings in comprehensive reports that present a view of the industry Gain unparalleled exposure to, and learn from, Compliance approved private company executives across industries, and your colleagues Interact directly with our investment professionals and learn the discretionary investment process WHAT EXCITES YOU Staying current on the evolving alternative data market and its role in discretionary investing Speaking with experts both inside and outside the firm to understand data needs and offerings Analytical thinking and sifting through available data to find “the answer” Working in a fast-paced environment that may require switching gears to address business needs Working as part of a cross-functional team made up of investment, research, and compliance professionals WHAT EXCITES US Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills Superb business intuition and a solution orientated, methodological approach to problem solving Ability to collaborate and build relationships across multiple business units within the firm ...